Job Description

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Site Chemist

Salary: £30,500.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: Cambridge CB2 0AA

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support for the Veolia Site Manager in implementing hazardous waste operations at AstraZeneca Discovery Centre

• System management of chemical waste processes within the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre

• Completing both regulatory and internal documentation of all associated laboratory waste related activities

• Liaison with laboratory facility suppliers to ensure safe and efficient presentation of laboratory waste

• Liaison with Veolia and third party disposal facilities to ensure compliant waste removal from the AstraZeneca, Discovery Centre

• Management of hazardous waste storage areas

• As an integral member of the waste management team, provide assistance, when required, to complete the daily operations and task specific procedures for the collection, accumulation, treatment, packaging and dispatch of all waste materials originating from the AstraZene

What we're looking for:

• Ideally HNC or Degree qualification in Chemistry or relevant science degree, or A-Level in Chemistry

• An ability to overcome problems and find solutions independently

• Enthusiastic and willing to learn

• Numerate, literate and computer literate

• Happy to work outside in all weathers

• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.

• COSHH and health and safety understanding.

• As some chemist roles are mobile, candidates must hold a valid driving licence, and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers are essential.

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.